Kristin Conard
School
Kansas State University, University Of Sussex
Expertise
Royal Family, Politics, Pop Culture
- Kristin lived in England for graduate school, and she's followed all the news and drama surrounding the royal family ever since. She even got a chance to attend the opening of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal and interview Chef Mich Turner, who's baked cakes for the royals.
- Wellness — for the self and for the planet — has long been a passion of Kristin's.
- She's interviewed innovators in a variety of wellness fields, ranging from skincare creators to ocean advocates to farm-to-table chefs.
Experience
As a writer for The List, Kristin enjoys learning and telling stories about things impacting the world now, from politics and pop culture to sustainability and self-care. She started freelance writing over ten years ago, and she has had bylines in a variety of publications, including 7x7.com, BBC Travel, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Conde Nast Traveler, Paste, Departures, and more. She co-authored the award-winning "Kansas Trail Guide: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Riding in the Sunflower State."
Education
Kristin received her B.A. in English literature from Kansas State University and her M.A. in creative and critical writing from University of Sussex.
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Stories By Kristin Conard
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E. Jean Carroll's recent court win has the hosts of "The View" excited that Donald Trump is being held accountable to the tune of $83.3 million.
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Though some may not know Taylor Tomlinson, she is a force to be reckoned with in comedy with three Netflix specials and a late-night talk show in the works.
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Gisele Bündchen's mother, Vânia Nonnenmacher, has died at the age of 75 after a bout with cancer.
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Taylor Swift is about to embark on another leg of The Eras Tour, but could she still make it to the Super Bowl to see Travis Kelce play? It might work out.
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When Kylie Kelce told Jason Kelce to make a good impression on Taylor Swift, she probably didn't imagine the antics he would get up to. Luckily, Tay loved it.
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In January 2024, it was announced that King Charles III was going into surgery for an enlarged prostate. Here's what the recovery process will look like.
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On January 18, we learned Kate Middleton had undergone "planned abdominal surgery" but we weren't the only ones who learned about it after the fact.
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There's a considerable age gap between Barron Trump and his half-siblings, but luckily the youngest Trump kid is super close with his ten nieces and nephews.
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The Trumps are no strangers to social media fights, but some thought that Eric Trump and Chelsea Handler's back-and-forth went below the belt.
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When Calls the Heart has begun promotion for season 11, but some fans, Lucas fans in particular, are already unhappy with where it's going.
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Michael Jackson signed a multi-million dollar endorsement deal with Pepsi, and one of his commercial shoots ended with the pop star getting seriously injured.
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Everyone's talking about Jason Kelce's fun-loving ways at a 2024 football game. His wife Kylie Kelce had a message for him after he climbed into the crowd.
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Fans were devastated when Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello divorced but it turns out the celebrity couple disagreed on one major issue they couldn't surmount.
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After Ron DeSantis endorsed Donald Trump, body language expert Jess Ponce III told The List his thoughts on the Florida governor's true feelings.
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After Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman announced their impending divorce, Furness made a quiet but interesting statement while out and about in Australia.
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After a touchdown during his team's game with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce made a sweet gesture to girlfriend Taylor Swift!
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Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles stole the show and helped a Taylor Swift fan while watching his brother Travis Kelce play at a Kansas City Chiefs game.
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Just because Queen Camilla is officially royalty in the eyes of the British public doesn't mean her family has changed how they treat her privately.
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Mary Lou Retton is one of the most famous American athletes in history, but there is plenty of tragedy buried beneath her Olympic victories.
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Nikki Haley has pushed to the forefront of Republican politics, and behind the scenes, the presidential candidate lives just as lavishly as you would expect.
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Barron Trump doesn't make a lot of public appearances, so new clips of the son of Donald and Melania Trump have got people talking about his height once again.
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Donald Trump is going to court over his defamation of E. Jean Carroll for the second time, and his words could potentially cost him eight figures.
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It's been 20 years since "Mean Girls" first came out, and there's now a new "Mean Girls." Tina Fey actually agreed to reprise her role under one condition.
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The 2024 Emmys "In Memoriam" tribute included a special acknowledgment of the late Matthew Perry, and it is guaranteed to make "Friends" fans tear up.
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Body language expert Jess Ponce III weighs in on the "Grey's Anatomy" reunion at the 2024 Emmy Awards, including Katherine Heigl's appearance!
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There were plenty of winners at the 2024 Emmys, but Kieran Culkin stole the show with his PDA with his wife Jazz Charton and his antics with Pedro Pascal.
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Behind the scenes in the United Kingdom, King Charles III and William, Prince of Wales are reportedly in a quiet rivalry over the future of Great Britain.